Types of Mini Blinds We Install in Ottawa
Mini blinds are venetian blinds with 1-inch slats and a low-profile headrail. The slim build is the whole point: they fit windows that bulkier blinds and shades cannot.
1-Inch Aluminum Mini Blinds
The most durable mini. Aluminum slats hold their shape, resist moisture and come in a wide range of colours. Our pick for doors and windows that get handled a lot.
Vinyl Mini Blinds
The lowest-cost version, fine for shaded basement windows and storage rooms.
Door-Mount Mini Blinds
A door mount kit fixes the blind to the door, with hold-down brackets at the bottom so it does not swing or bang when the door opens and closes.
5 Windows Where Mini Blinds Fit Better Than Anything Else
- Basement hopper windows. Small, wide and shallow. A flush mount mini sits neatly inside the recess.
- Split-level half windows. Common across Gloucester and Nepean, and often only an inch or two deep.
- Door glass. French doors and back doors with a glass panel take a door mount mini with hold-downs.
- Windows with cranks. Casement crank handles get in the way of thick shades. A slim mini clears them more easily.
- Tight spaces beside cabinets. Where a deep headrail would hit trim or a cabinet, the low-profile headrail fits.
What Stops Ottawa Homeowners From Buying Mini Blinds?
Price shock. Not with minis. At $95-$300 per window installed, they are one of the most affordable things we install.
Custom vs stock. In our opinion, minis are where stock blinds fail most often. Basement windows are rarely standard, and a mini trimmed in the store usually ends up crooked. We measure each window and order to size.
Is motorization worth it? No. Minis are a manual product. For a motorized option, look at rollers or cellular.
Delivery timeline. About 2-3 weeks. Installs are quick, often under an hour for a whole basement.
How Much Do Mini Blinds Cost in Ottawa?
| Mini blind option | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl mini, small basement window | $95-$140 |
| Aluminum mini, standard window | $120-$220 |
| Door-mount mini with hold-downs | $140-$300 |
Pricing is published in CAD and itemised on every quote. See every option on our Ottawa price list.
Are Mini Blinds a Good Choice for Rentals and Basements?
For most basements and rentals, yes. Mini blinds are inexpensive, they survive tenants and kids, and they fit the small, shallow windows that basements tend to have. A finished basement suite with five or six windows can usually be done for a few hundred dollars. Where they fall short is warmth and softness. If the basement is a bedroom that runs cold in January, a slim cellular shade gives more insulation for a bit more money. If you are fitting out a rental, compare minis with aluminum blinds in 2-inch slats for the main windows, and keep minis for the small ones.
